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Horizon House Inc Housing Resource Specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).
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Housing Resource Specialist
Req Code: 2021:2825-002
County: Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT: Full Time
Location: 2825-Mid-City Project
Schedule: M-F 9a-5p
Job Description/Essential Functions:
Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice. We are seeking a full time Housing Resource Specialist to assist participants with maintaining housing resources; and promoting independent living.
Additional responsibilities include the following: Assist with source marketing affordable apartments for independent living. Responsibilities include record-keeping, and may assist with lease renewals, budgets, implementation and management of information systems related to housing. Assist participants in maintaining clean safe apartments. May assist with cleaning, purchase of furnishings and procuring necessities (e.g., telephone, bedding, dishes, cleaning supplies, etc.). Responsible for site inspections including Home Safety Checklist form for all leased properties. Complete and submit timely reports. Responsible for assisting with housing operations for program apartment management including; 90 certifications and recertification of residents for subsidies, collecting of rents, data entry, preparing governmental, financial and occupancy reports, evictions, inspections upon move-outs. Responsible for compliance on all governmental housing regulations and issues such as HUD, RDA State, Local and Federal. Responsible for lease management and monitoring.
Job Qualifications:
B.A/B.S degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or a related field preferred, 3-4 years of experience in the MH/MR or related field, or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Detail oriented and very strong organizational skills. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Excel. Must be available for local travel and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record(preferred).
Scope:
Local travel required, including transporting program participants. Frequent talking and listening. Light lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs. Requires walking, climbing, bending, stooping, or kneeling associated with all building inspections and acquisitions. May require crisis intervention in emergency situations. May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather. To be considered an applicant for this position please complete the pre- employment application by visiting us at www.hhinc.org/careers.
Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more. Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions wit out regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.